Villein
A SERF TIED TO THE LAND IN THE FEUDAL SYSTEM
Villeinage; Villeins; Villein (feudal); Villein in gross
A villein, otherwise known as cottar or crofter, is a serf tied to the land in the feudal system. Villeins had more rights and social status than those in slavery, but were under a number of legal restrictions which differentiated them from the freeman.